Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a substantial contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States with an estimated 3.8% age-adjusted prevalence and 141,733 COPD deaths ...

A European consortium of researchers has developed a new decision making framework for health professionals which they hope ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It's a common condition that mostly affects middle-aged and older adults. Approximately 4.5% of over 40s in the ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major and increasing global health problem that results in progressive airway obstruction. Although effective bronchodilators have been developed, ...

Doctor of Pharmacology and Research Leader in Respiratory cellular and molecular biology at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Technology Sydney University of Technology Sydney ...

The GOLD 2024/2025 reports underscore the importance of spirometry in confirming a COPD diagnosis, with a post-bronchodilator ...

Using 21 st century diagnostics to overcome barriers for lung function testing in primary care: it is time to consider oscillometry Obstructive airways diseases, including asthma and COPD as the most ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases that obstruct airflow. You may experience breathing difficulties, but you can treat and even prevent flare-ups.

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are lung conditions that fall under the term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Some of the symptoms are similar, such as shortness of breath and wheezing ...

Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Doctors consider COPD an umbrella term that also includes the medical condition emphysema. COPD is a serious medical ...